Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter 86: Fang Jianmei (Part 2)

Fang Jianmei thought about it and realized she currently didn’t need anything, "No need for you to mail it, it’s troublesome. If I really need anything, I can ask my older sister, remember she’s at Beijing Department Store? I’ll give you all the tickets I have since you don’t need them anyway. Later, the child’s father will give them to his military buddies. Usually, my older sister frequently sends packages over, so I’m too lazy to go into the city."

Lin Lishan listened and didn’t decline; the girls from the Art Troupe never lacked tickets except for cloth tickets.

"Can you check if the troupe has any new military bags? Give me a few; I plan to give them as gifts, people find them special. You don’t know, my daughter Jiao Jiao doesn’t let me buy anything, saying we should keep a low profile. That mischievous girl won’t let me buy things, always says ’Mom, you already have the aura of a nouveau riche.’ These overseas remittance coupons are what she sent before, yet she didn’t use them, just hid them away. What’s the point of hoarding small tickets? I plan to give these military bags to her nephews; if I go to buy new school bags, she might feel bad."

Fang Jianmei laughed heartily, teasing, "It’s true that one subdues another. How did someone so extravagant like you manage to have such a frugal daughter? I really envy you for having a daughter; girls are so well-behaved, understanding, and considerate. My eldest son is already 15 years old and only knows how to use good stuff. A few days ago, his father was talking about placing him in the military for training. We probably have military bags; I’ll go to the troupe first thing in the morning to check and then meet you."

Lin Lishan nodded, arranging to meet at the guesthouse tomorrow.

Fang Jianmei thought of her older sister’s request and whispered, "Last time the old troupe leader said he was retiring, and you’re stepping up, is it confirmed?"

Lin Lishan nodded, this time she could stay a few more days because the transfer documents came down, giving her time to come out, otherwise, it’s all her responsibility without an assistant. Things are better now, having moved the assistant up she doesn’t have to be so exhausted.

Fang Jianmei talked about her older sister’s daughter, originally planned to work at the department store this year, but later her older sister reconsidered, thinking it would be inappropriate under her supervision. The young girl is quite sensible but a bit slow, silly-like. Her older sister wouldn’t feel at ease placing her outside, finally got a spot to enter the Art Troupe next year, hoping Lin Lishan could look after her.

Lin Lishan agreed without a second thought. These are trivial matters for her. Keeping an eye out, giving advice is enough. Fang Jianmei values her status; with her around, nobody would bully the girl.

For others, her position as a troupe leader holds some worth, but unfortunately, her daughter Jiao Jiao isn’t interested. She doesn’t worry about her daughter and son-in-law at all; if they fail to get into university, does she think it’s hard to find two jobs in Beijing? Their family isn’t short of money. Jiao Jiao can live however she wants, and they’ll talk when the child’s father returns.

Lin Lishan wondered why she hadn’t mentioned Xiao Fei, curiously asking, "Have you seen Xiao Fei yet? He came over with my dad."

Fang Jianmei genuinely didn’t know, puzzled, "I really didn’t know he came over. Just heard that your old man brought his grandson-in-law along. Guess he’s tied up, if not tonight maybe tomorrow. Perfect timing to go shopping tomorrow with you for things to send back with him."

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